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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.04, 580.82 and 255.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.04, 580.82 and 255.32 is: 352.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.04 : 580.82 = 255.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.04/580.82 = 255.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.04x = 580.82 × 255.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.04x = 148,294.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,294.96/421.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.21

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